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BJ53 PGF

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,122 mi
Last recorded61,122 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 PGF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 61,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 57,550 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 53,299 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 53,264 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 47,933 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 42,029 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 42,029 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 35,263 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 29,115 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 21,709 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 20,612 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 16,947 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 13,271 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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BJ53 PGF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ53 PGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ53 PGF registered?

BJ53 PGF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ53 PGF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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